The Primary Care Physician will provide direct patient care to adolescent and adult patients, including assessing health status, developing treatment plans, and providing comprehensive primary care services in a clinic setting. Responsibilities also include documenting patient information, counseling patients and families, and consulting with other healthcare providers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess one year of post-full licensure experience in the practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine and hold a valid license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in Arizona. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage changing priorities, and knowledge of HIPAA guidelines are also required.
Headquartered in Phoenix, IMS is a team of 500 employees and a physician-led organization united through its providers’ commitment to high-quality innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground-breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow.
The Primary Care Physician will provide direct patient care to adolescent and adult patients.
This responsibility includes the provision of and attention to the care of major and minor illnesses, to long range issues of health and disease and to the needs for specialty consultation.
Physician shall report to the Chief Medical Officer on issues related to medical care and treatment.
Receives administrative supervision from a Practice Manager.
Instill the IMS mission, vision and values in the work performed.
Responsibilities
Assess health status of adolescent or adult patients through health history, taking physical examination and diagnostic tests
Develop and implement plans for providing treatment of illness and preventive services
Provide for comprehensive primary care services in a primary medical care clinic setting, including but not limited to:
Physical exams
General head and neck exam
General cardiovascular exam
General neurologic exam
General mental status
General pulmonary system exam
General abdominal exam
General musculoskeletal exam
General genital and urinary tract exam
Male prostate exam
Well woman checks
Breast exams
Pap smears
Pelvic exams
Review EKG's
Perform minor outpatient procedures in accordance with IMS credentialing/privileging policy, including but not limited to:
Sutures
Mole excisions
Bandages
Minor outpatient surgeries
Wound management (cleansing and changing dressing)
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Company paid life insurance
Medical benefits
CME reimbursement
Leadership opportunities
Company paid long-term disability
Generous base pay
License and Malpractice fees paid
401(k) with immediate vesting and company match, up to 4%
Assess patient needs and arrange for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care and make appropriate referrals for service
Responsible for documenting patient information and visit information into IMS’ Electronic Health Record in an accurate and timely manner
Provide patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit
Verify and document that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow up recommendations
Provide consultation to nurse clinicians and nurse practitioners
Works independently using his or her best professional judgment while practicing medicine. Works interdependently with other health care providers and health care staff in a team environment
May serve as a preceptor to residents and students
Assists the Chief Medical Officer in the development and updating of medical and other policies, guidelines, and medical orders used in the delivery of health care to patients
Perform other duties as assigned
Renders care to IMS patients in accordance with quality and standards as are established by IMS, the standards of care prevailing in the community, applicable law, and according to state and federal grant requirements for non-discrimination regardless of status, race, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay
Travel may be required depending on business needs.
Hours may vary and be outside of normal office hours depending on business needs.
Requirements
One year of post full licensure experience in the practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine
Possession of a license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in Arizona
Knowledge and Skills
Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion
Must have knowledge of and follow HIPAA guidelines and secure Protected Health Information at all times
Must be able to perform CPR on infants, children, and adults without assistance
The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
Benefits
of Working with IMS:
Generous base pay
License and Malpractice fees paid
CME reimbursement
Company paid life insurance
Company paid long-term disability
Leadership opportunities
Paid Time Off
Medical benefits
401(k) with immediate vesting and company match, up to 4%
*IMS is a tobacco-free workplace.
IMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Joining IMS is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place.
It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring.
Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals but also create new ones.
We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates.
Our hope is that each day you’ll uncover a new reason to love what you do.
If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now!
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